Megan Lee and Leah Ayinde join Creative Circle gold jury
We’re thrilled to announce that Harbour’s own colourist Megan Lee and lead compositor Leah Ayinde have been named to the Gold Jury of Creative Circle Awards 2026. A testament to their exceptional artistry and keen creative judgement. It speaks directly to Harbor’s core belief in championing craft at the highest level, reflecting Creative Circle’s mission to recognise, reward and celebrate creative excellence while fostering a vibrant, inclusive community of creative talent across the UK.
As members of this esteemed peer-judged jury, Megan and Leah will bring Harbor’s commitment to technical mastery, thoughtful storytelling and collaborative innovation to the heart of the judging process, helping uphold standards that truly honour the craft of filmmaking and post-production.
About Megan Lee
London-based colourist Megan Lee brings a subtle, story-led approach to every frame. Her grades balance rich textures, tonal nuance, and naturalistic contrast, elevating performance without calling attention away from the story. Skilled across commercials, music videos, and short-form narrative, Megan combines technical fluency with a collaborative, solutions-focused workflow, crafting looks that feel effortless, expressive, and precise.
Prior to joining Harbor, Megan held tenures at The Mill London and ETC, where she collaborated with directors and cinematographers including Kelvin Jones, Tash Duursma, Ben Cotgrove, Troy Roscoe, Bedroom and Jazmin Garcia on award-recognised work.
In 2025, Megan was named on Televisual’s prestigious ‘Top 10 Colourists’ list, a recognition that underscores the impact of her work in the industry. She has also been recognised at The British Arrows, AICP, Ciclope, UKMVAs and Creative Circle – reflecting her ability to craft confident, nuanced colour palettes that elevate narrative and enhance emotional resonance across a wide range of projects.
About Leah Ayinde
Leah Ayinde is a Lead Compositor at Harbor, known for blending artistry, technical skill, and curiosity across film and advertising.
After studying Stop Motion Animation in Canterbury, Leah began her career as a runner at Lucky Cat in Soho, where she trained in Flame and developed a foundation that bridges creativity and technology. She went on to work in TV drama and episodic projects, including Peaky Blinders and Killing Eve, before moving to The Mill to expand her Nuke expertise across commercials, music videos, and campaigns.
Now at Harbor, Leah focuses on mentorship and collaboration, guiding juniors in software, on- set workflows, and the wider VFX industry. Her stop-motion roots influence her eye for texture and design, seen in her miniature painting, 3D interiors, and experiments with AI tools.
Proud projects include Women’s Aid’s Van Wife and Barnardo’s Mollusc. Leah thrives on creative problem-solving and storytelling with impact, as she works toward VFX supervision and deeper involvement from script to screen.
